Subjunctive or indicative with the verb esperer

Viviene O.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

The corrections give the options of both subjunctive and indicative conjugation following the verb "esperer". Can you clarify? Thanks

Asked 3 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Espérer takes the indicative in general. The subjunctive is used if the uncertainty of the wish is to be underlined.

Like23 years ago

The corrections give the options of both subjunctive and indicative conjugation following the verb "esperer". Can you clarify? Thanks

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